Grave marker



Aug. 2, 1938. .5 H, UPDIKE GRAVE MARKER Filed April 28. 1957 Unde rtaKerFri ii Age Died

Born

9m Wm /w d P Iu Iv n a m r m. D Y. e K a t v. e a h 3 U ATTORNEYSPatented Aug. 2, 1938 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFIQE 1 Claim.

The invention relates to a grave marker and more especially to ametallic waterproof grave marker.

The primary object of the invention is the provision of a marker of thischaracter, wherein the same is made entirely from metal and is equippedwith a removable panel adapted for marking with identifying matter suchas the name of a deceased person, the date of death, birth date, age, etcetera. The panel is made from sheet metal and is releasably held in acarrier, the marking of the panel being effected in any desirablemanner.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a marker of thischaracter, wherein the same is constructed with the least number ofparts and is readily and easily assembled for the display of indicia at.a grave and the marking.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a marker of thischaracter, which is extremely simple in construction, thoroughlyreliable and effective in operation, neat in appearance, waterproof,strong, durable, and inexpensive to manufacture and install. I

With these and other objects in view, the invention consists in thefeatures of construction, combination and arrangement of parts as willbe hereinafter more fully described, illustrated in the accompanyingdrawing, which discloses the preferred and modified forms of embodimentof the inventionas pointed out in the claim hereunto appended.

In the accompanying drawing:

Figure 1 is an elevation of a grave marker constructed in accordancewith the invention.

Figure 2 is a sectional View on the line 2 -2 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a sectional Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a view similar to a modified form of marker.

Figure 5 is a sectional view on the line 5--5 of Figure 4.

Figure 6 is a sectional Figure 4.

Referring to the drawing in detail, particularly Figures 1 to 3inclusive, the grave marker comprises a carrier A in the form of a sheetmetal body I0 having a forwardly and laterally curled edge ll marginallythereof to effect a substantially rectangular shaped inset area orcenter portion I2 for accommodating a removable panel or indicia platel3 hereinafter fully described.

Thepanel or plate l3 has formed at one end edge outwardly projectingkeeper ears or tongues l4 while at the opposite end is a spring latchIS, the ears or tongues l4 being accommodated in keeper slots l6provided in the body Ill. The

View on the line 3-3 of Figure 1 showing view on the line 66 of latch I5is engageable through an opening I! provided in said body II] forlatching with the edge I8 of the center portion l2 and in this mannerthe panel or plate I3 is separably fitted in the carrier A.

The panel or plate at its outermost or ex posed face carries suitableindicia or obituary data, for example, the name of the deceased at E9,the date of death at 20 of such deceased, the date of birth at 2| andthe age at 22 of such deceased. This indicia may include the name of theundertaker as at 23 if desired. Of course, the indicia appearing on theouter face of the panel or plate l3 can be altered or changed accordingto the wishes of the user of the marker. 15

The carrier A has fixed thereto at its back preferably centrally thereofa stake or anchoring upright 24 preferably made from flat sheet metalhaving a pointed penetrating end 25 so that it can be readily forcedinto the ground for anchoring 20 purposes in the marking of .a grave,

In Figures 4 to 6 inclusive of the drawing, there is shown a slightmodification of the invention, wherein at the four corners of the body26 of the carrier next to the center inset 2! therein are outstruck lips28 forming rearwardly there- 25 of in the body 26 slots or openings 29,these being adapted to releasably accommodate the four corners 30 of apanel or plate 3|, the latter being flexible so that the corners 30 canbe tucked into the slots or openings 29 when separately fasten- 30 ingthe said panel or plate 3| in place. The panel or plate 3| is adapted tocarry on its exposed face suitable indicia for grave marking purposes.

The body, panel or plate and the stake or anchor 24 are preferably madefrom sheet metal so that the grave marker is waterproof, the essentialfeature of the said marker being the separable mounting of the panel orplate so that it can be properly marked with required indicia of adeceased person.

What is claimed is:

A grave marker comprising a body of sheet material having a flat centerportion and an outwardiy and laterally curled unbroken edge entirelyabout and merging with the flat center 45 portion, said edge havingslots next to the center portion, diagonally disposed and in spacedrelation to each other, and a flexible indicia panel of a sizecorresponding to the flat center portion 50 of said body and havingareas thereof next to the slots separably received therein with theedges of said panel between said areas contacting with the said curlededge, one of said panel areas constituting alatching tongue andengageable with 55 the body for releasably securing the panel in place.

SHERMAN H. UPDIKE.

